Foreword
Author’s NotePART I
LIFE AND MESSAGE OF THE BUDDHAChapter 1. Life and Nature of the Buddha Gautama, the Buddha
His Renunciation
Nature of the Buddha
Was Buddha an Incarnation of God?
The Buddha’s Service
Historical Evidence of the Buddha
Salvation Through Arahantahood
Bodhisatta
Attainment of Buddhahood
Trikaya The Three Bodies of the Buddha Chapter 2. His Message Message for All
Miraculous Power
The Buddha’s Silence
The Buddha’s Attitude Towards Worldly Knowledge
The Last Message of the Buddha Chapter 3. After the Buddha Does the Buddha Exist After His Death?
A Successor to the Buddha
The Future Buddha PART II
BUDDHISM – ESSENCE AND COMPARATIVE APPROACH Chapter 4. Timeless Truth of the Buddha The Lion’s Roar
What is Buddhism?
The Ultimate Truth
Two Main Schools of Buddhism Chapter 5. Basic Doctrines Tri-Pitaka(or Tipitaka)
What is Abhidhamma?
Mind and Matter(Nama-Rupa)
Four Noble Truths
The Noble Eightfold Path: The Middle Way
Everything is changeable
What is Kamma
Rebirth
Nibbana
Law of Dependent Origination
Eternalism and Nihilism
Can the First Cause be Known
Is There an Eternal Soul? Chapter 6. Buddhism Vis-A-Vis Other Approaches Is Buddhism Similar to Other Contemporary Teachings in India?
Is Buddhism a Theory or a Philosophy?
Is Buddhism Pessimistic ?
Is Buddhism Atheistic? PART III
LEADING A BUDDHIST LIFE Chapter 7. Moral Foundation For Mankind What is the Purpose of Life?
Buddhism for Man in Society
The Buddhist Way of Life for Householders Chapter 8. Buddhist Morality and Practice Buddhist Ethics
What is Vinaya?
Ten Meritorious and Ten Evil Actions
Precepts
Loving-Kindness
Real Charity
The Buddhist Attitude to Animal Life
The Need for Tolerance Today
Buddhist Funeral Rites | Chapter 9. Dhamma and Ourselves as Refuge Why We take Refuge in the Buddha
No Self Surrender
No Sinners
Do It Yourself
Man is Responsible for Everything
Man is His Own Jailor
You Protect Yourself
How to Save Yourself Chapter 10. Prayer, Meditation and Religious Practices Faith, Confidence and Devotion
The Meaning of Prayer
Meditation
The Significance of Paritta Chanting
Are Buddhists Idol Worshippers?
Religious Significance of Fasting
Vegetarianism
The Moon and Religious Observances PART IV
HUMAN LIFE IN SOCIETY Chapter 11. Life and Culture Traditions, Customs and Festivals
Buddhism and Women
Buddhism and Politics Chapter 12. Marriage, Birth Control and Death Buddhist Views on Marriage
Why Does the World Population Increase? PART V
A RELIGION FOR REAL HUMAN PROGRESS Chapter 13. Nature, Value and Choice of Religious Beliefs Man and Religion
Which is the Proper Religion?
Moral and Spiritual Development
The God Idea
Changing of Religious Label Before Death
Short-cut to Paradise Chapter 14. Promoter of True Human Culture Modern Religion
Religion in a Scientific Age
Religion of Freedom
Buddhist Missionaries Chapter 15. War and Peace Why is There No Peace?
Can We Justify War?
Can a Buddhist Join the Army?
Mercy Killing PART VI
THIS WORLD AND OTHER WORLDS Chapter 16. Realms of Existence The Origin of the World
Other World Systems
The Buddhist Concept of Heaven and Hell
Belief in Deities (Devas)
Spirit World
The Significance of Transference of Merits to the Departed Chapter 17. Divination and Dreams Astrology and Astronomy
Fortune-Telling and Charms
Consulting Mediums
Dreams and Their Significance
Faith Healing
Superstitions and Dogmas |
